Investigating Rocks, Soils, and Water

An ___________ is a large body of salty water.

• ocean

• lake

• river

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Which body of water has land all around it?

• ocean

• lake

• river

Which body of water is a large body of flowing water?

• ocean

• river

• lake

True or False: A product is something made by people or machines for people to use.

• True

• False

A brick is a __________ that is made from soil.

• toy

• rock

• product

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Nick investigates.

He observes that one soil is smooth and one is lumpy.

What property did Nick observe?

• color

• texture

• size of rock bits

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How does the soil in the garden help to make useful products?

• It helps to make statues.

• It helps to make jewelry.

• It helps grow food for people to eat.

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Why are soils different colors?

• They get different amounts of rain.

• They have different materials in them.

• They hold different amounts of water.

Water can help make useful products. Which of these products includes water?

• shampoo

• sweaters

• pencil

Jill wants to observe the size of the bits in soil.

Which tool should she use?

• a balance

• a hand lens

• a thermometer